Computer viruses can do serious damage to computers. Most viruses can duplicate themselves and cause different degrees of damage, from wiping out all data on your hard-drive to disclosing your personal data. Installing anti-virus software can ensure that your computer is safe from damage caused by known viruses. Most anti-virus software can scan a file whenever it is downloaded, uploaded, opened or saved.
New viruses are created and spread throughout the Internet everyday, so remember to update your anti-virus software with the latest virus definition pack.
Delete any e-mail from strangers. Be alert when opening any email attachments, especially those with extensions like "EXE," "VB," "JS," etc. Do not forward a document if you are not sure whether an email or its attachments are virus-free. |
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"I Love You" Virus
The virus was first reported to have surfaced in Hong Kong, spreading through Microsoft Outlook e-mail systems... | |
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Chat Rooms are Sources for Spammers
According to an investigation by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in November 2002, chat rooms, newsgroups, Web pages, free personal Web-page services, message boards and email service directories are ... | |
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